April 27 is the deadline to enter the 14th Barnstable’s Best Dog contest. Entries should include a photo of your dog with your name and address on the back, payment for your new dog license ($7 ifyour pet is spayed or neutered, $10 if not), any up to date rabies certificate, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

The photos will go up on the bulletin board at the town clerk’s office April 28 for two days of voting, and the winner will be announced May 2.